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Medium
Question
A magnetic compass will be deflected if it is kept near a____________________?
A
charge in motion
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B
charge at rest
C
both
D
none
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A
charge in motion
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B
charge at rest
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C
both
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D
none
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Explanation
A magnetic compass responds to magnetic fields, which are produced by moving charges (currents); a stationary charge produces only an electric field, with no magnetic effect.
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